Reza Jalali, Ph.D

Veteran Finance & Risk Executive at Startup Founder & AI strategist

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Reza Jalali, Ph.D. is a veteran finance and risk executive, startup founder, and AI strategist with over two decades of experience at the intersection of banking, data science, and innovation. He has held leadership roles at global institutions like BlackRock and BNP Paribas, where he managed multi-billion-dollar portfolios, led global treasury and risk initiatives, and delivered hundreds of millions in bottom-line impact.

Reza is currently an advisor to multiple AI startups and the founder of several ventures spanning fintech, fashion tech, and market intelligence. With deep expertise in financial modeling, AI-driven risk frameworks, and regulatory compliance, he helps institutions and innovators alike harness emerging technologies to drive efficiency, insight, and resilience.

He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics and has been recognized for building advanced frameworks that integrate AI, risk, and compliance at scale.